Overview
- Judge Fernando Valdez denied a State Prosecutor’s Office request to bar Dina Boluarte from leaving Peru, calling the bid unfounded and finding no flight risk.
- Prosecutors are investigating alleged abuse of office, money laundering, suspected payments from a criminal group, and scrutiny over luxury Rolex watches.
- One probe centers on claims she left her post for about two weeks for a 2023 rhinoplasty without notifying Congress or naming a caretaker leader.
- Boluarte was removed from office on October 10 after a reported 122–0 congressional vote, leaving with approval ratings reported between 2% and 4%.
- Her administration faces accusations of excessive force during deadly protests that followed Pedro Castillo’s ouster, allegations she denies alongside broader corruption claims.